Damascus Steel Katana with Blue Lacquer Saya - Full Tang Folded Blade, Black-Gold Geometric Tsuba

The blade is hand-forged from folded Damascus steel, delivering the layered grain patterns that define this steel's visual identity. A clearly defined hamon line traces the length of the chrome-finish nagasa, catching light differently along the temper line and the polished flat. The full tang extends through the entire handle, giving the sword its characteristic balance across 40.5 inches of total length at 2.88 lb. Explore our Blue Damascus Steel Katana collection for related options in this finish.

The tsuka is built over genuine white samegawa - real ray skin that provides the textured foundation beneath the black ito cord wrap. The traditional diamond-pattern wrapping is tight and consistent, with gold-tone menuki ornaments seated beneath the cord at the standard placement points. The overall handle color reads as deep black with ivory diamond windows from the samegawa showing through.

The tsuba is one of the most visually distinctive elements on this piece. Cast with an intricate geometric lattice pattern in relief across the face, it is finished in a black-and-gold combination with gold gilding applied along the rim and central fitting. The quillon shape follows a rounded floral outline with five lobes, adding organic contrast to the angular surface pattern.

The dark blue saya is finished in high-gloss piano lacquer over a hardwood base, producing a deep navy surface that holds its color evenly from koiguchi to kojiri. Both the mouth piece and end cap are fitted with real horn, maintaining the traditional material hierarchy found in period koshirae. A black sageo cord is bound at the koiguchi with a formal knot and secured with a small amber-tone bead.

For collectors interested in folded-steel construction and period-accurate fittings, this katana sits within the Full Tang Folded Steel Katana category. Package dimensions are 42 x 4 x 4 in with a shipping weight of 4 lb. Sword stand not included.